Parking Rules in Merced County, CA (2026)
7 rules for unincorporated Merced County, California.
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RV & Boat Parking
Unincorporated Merced County limits residential RV, boat, and trailer storage to the owner's own property under Zoning Code Section 18.38.120, capping front-setback storage at one vehicle and banning use as a dwelling. Street parking of a recreational vehicle is capped at 48 continuous hours before it must move at least 500 feet.
Merced County RV, Boat & Trailer Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsMerced County Zoning Code § 18.38.120(B)
B. Residential Zones. 1. In residential zones, recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored only on property on which the vehicle's owner resides. Storage is permitted outside a structure on a paved, graveled, or approved alternative material driveway, provided all of the following conditions exist: ... e. No more than one recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer is stored in the fron...
Driveway Rules
Unincorporated Merced County bars parking in a front-yard setback except inside an actual driveway. Zoning Code Section 18.38.100 also blocks using street right-of-way for required parking and confines multi-family driveway parking to spots specifically designed and long enough to serve one dwelling unit.
Merced County Front-Yard Driveway Parking Rule
Some RestrictionsMerced County Zoning Code § 18.38.100
The required parking spaces shall be located on the same site with the primary use or structure, on premises contiguous to them, or in a location conforming to an approved Site Plan. Property within the ultimate right-of-way of a street or highway shall not be used to provide required parking or loading facilities. Parking shall not be allowed in the front yard setback other than in the drivewa...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
Unincorporated Merced County bans parking a commercial vehicle of 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or more on any residential-district street, with exceptions for active pickups, deliveries, and permitted construction work. The ban applies whether or not signs are posted.
Merced County Commercial Truck Parking Ban
Some RestrictionsMerced County Code § 11.12.040(A)
It is prohibited to park or leave standing on any street, or portion thereof, in a residential district any commercial vehicle, as defined in § 260 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more. However, this prohibition shall not be effective with respect to any commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goo...
Street Parking Limits
Merced County bars parking on any county roadway marked or posted 'No Parking' by the Road Commissioner, and its own bail schedule sets a $28 local fine for blocking a driveway or violating curb-parking rules under the state Vehicle Code, enforced by the Sheriff's Office.
Merced County On-Street Parking & Bail Schedule
Some RestrictionsMerced County Code § 5.78.020
Pursuant to Section 40200 of the California Vehicle Code, the following bail schedule shall be charged at time of violation in Merced County: ... CVC 22500(E) Prohibited parking—Blocked driveway 28.00 ... CVC 22502(A) Park parallel 18″ of curb 28.00 ... CVC 22502 Curb parking restricted 28.00 ... CVC 22500(H) Double parking 28.00
EV Charging
New residential and non-residential projects in unincorporated Merced County that add 10 or more parking spaces must install electric and alternative-fuel vehicle spaces on a sliding scale set by Zoning Code Section 18.38.150. Preferential EV spaces must be marked and placed near building entrances without displacing ADA or carpool spots.
Merced County EV Parking Space Requirements
Some RestrictionsMerced County Zoning Code § 18.38.150(A)-(B)
A. Electric and alternative fuel vehicle parking shall be provided for all new residential projects and non-residential projects, additions, or alterations that add 10 or more vehicular parking spaces, in compliance with the requirements in Table 3-11 (Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking Space Requirements), the standards specified in the California Building Code, and the California G...
Abandoned Vehicles
It's unlawful to abandon, park, store, or leave a wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle on public or private property in unincorporated Merced County for more than 10 days under County Code Section 9.14.040. Once that 10-day window passes the vehicle is a public nuisance, and the sheriff's department can order it removed after notice and a hearing.
Merced County Abandoned Vehicle Removal Rule
Significant RestrictionsMerced County Code § 9.14.040
It is unlawful for any person to abandon, park, store or leave, or permit the abandonment, parking, storing or leaving, of any vehicle or part thereof which is in an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative condition within the unincorporated area of the county for a period in excess of 10 days. Any such vehicle which is considered to be abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative for a ...
Loading Zones
Commercial, mixed-use, and industrial sites in unincorporated Merced County must limit loading near homes to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. under Zoning Code Section 18.38.210, screen loading areas within 50 feet of a residential zone with an eight-foot wall, and keep loading off public streets entirely.
Merced County Off-Street Loading Zone Rules
Some RestrictionsMerced County Zoning Code § 18.38.210(E),(G)-(I)
G. Allowed Hours of Operation. Where a loading area abuts a residential zone, loading shall only occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; otherwise, the area shall be located not less than 50 feet from the zone or be completely enclosed. E. Loading Space Minimum Dimensions. The loading spaces shall be not less than 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length, and with 14 feet of vertical cle...
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